If there are two things college students are not known for having they are money and time. Living on a college budget means leftover pizza and ramen noodles, and living a university schedule means not having a lot of extra time.

As it relates to doing laundry, time and money are both required, and for students who on average do three to four loads of laundry per week, those totals can add up. When equipment is faulty or inefficient, it can take up even more time and money.

By upgrading commercial laundry equipment and operating independent laundry systems on college and university campuses, operators can provide better experiences for students while maintaining cost control and creating additional revenues for the operation.

1) Save money.

Independent laundry operators can select equipment that's energy-efficient and built for high volumes. When you add in the important element of durability, the result is cost savings from both lower utility costs, as well as maintenance and service.

2) Create green initiatives.

The Princeton Review is one of the leading authorities on college and university rankings. In 2021, they reported that 75 percent of students consider a college's environmental initiatives important and will impact their decisions on where to attend school. Laundry services can have a great impact on how "green" a campus really is, giving it a competitive advantage over another institution.

3) Earn revenue.

Laundry services and systems are an opportunity to earn revenue. In addition, they can be supplemented by vending opportunities for items like detergent, dryer sheets, and fabric softener, as well as food and beverage vending machines located inside the laundry facility.

4) Provide a positive experience.

At the end of the day, it's all about the students and the experiences they have, and the most important benefit of operating an independent campus laundry system is the opportunity to create a great experience.  By providing fast and efficient laundry equipment, an element of convenience, and by utilizing the latest technologies, college laundry operators can take steps to improve an operation.